LATEST POSTS

The Carriage interior (Photo: Richard Frew)

The Carriage in Ballater marking its first birthday

The team at a Ballater eaterie, which forms part of a restored Deeside landmark with a royal link, is set to celebrate its first anniversary...

Scottish Book Trust campaigns to help on its birthday

The Scottish Book Trust is marking its 21st birthday by launching a new campaign to help families living in poverty through reading and books. The...

Starry, starry nights await at the Enchanted Forest

Tickets for the Enchanted Forest, Perthshire’s multi-award-winning sound and light show, are selling fast, with many nights already sold out after the box office released...
Sir James Forbes of Newe, pictured at the Lonach Gathering (Photo: Steven Rennie Photography)

Highlanders the stars at the Lonach Gathering

The Lonach Highlanders were the star attraction at the 178th Lonach Highland Gathering and Games which was held in Aberdeenshire on Saturday. Resplendent in their...
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Finale Fireworks 2019

2019 military tattoo ends in explosion of colour

A veil of vibrant colour and light cascades over Edinburgh Castle as the 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws to a close following 24 performances...

The story of how Glasgow’s Mother India grew

The story of the famous Glasgow curry house Mother India and its founder Monir Mohammed is mixed up with recipes in this innovative book. Mother...

WHISKY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

Whisky Bothy_Interior 1

Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
Taiwan bottles (2)

Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
Pro-Capture One 0207 Graham new 2025

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
65 YO Bottle Shot

The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
1 - Hero Shot (Product) - ChivasRegal_CharlesLeclerc

Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

photo/Peter Sandground

A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

Author